51: I should have expected this
So they're gone, Mlle. Da'vid and M. David. He never told me his last name. I feel that I've been somewhat entrusted with a legacy, though.
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A book club. Is there anyone on board who would wish to meet regularly to discuss a book that we've all been reading? I would be happy to try to coordinate what is read and when we can meet. It seems I should get out more to meet people, and this would be enlightening for all involved. Reading is a wonderful way to teach oneself things.
Is anyone at all interested?
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And chess. I am not a good player, but M. David left me a chess set and a book with strategy instructions. I would very much like to find someone to play with. Don't fear that I'm a formidable opponent. I am not, but I enjoy the game. It stretches the mind.
I should have known they would leave. I know she said she had a need to return home, but I can't help feeling that it is because of me. Rose left, and she supposedly loved me and the Doctor both. Why shouldn't these new friends leave as well? I am not compelling company anymore. I am so out of the habit of conversation that I am tongue-tied at best at commonplaces. Perhaps what they left me can help. I will not give up. Monsieur Snape was right the other day. There is failing and there is giving up. It would be terrible to fail but unthinkable to give up.
And I am more happy than I have a right to be that Rose's Doctor has left without a word.
[To Rube, not private]
Monsieur, do you have any objections to my playing chess with your inmate?
[a long line slashing across the page as a divider]
A book club. Is there anyone on board who would wish to meet regularly to discuss a book that we've all been reading? I would be happy to try to coordinate what is read and when we can meet. It seems I should get out more to meet people, and this would be enlightening for all involved. Reading is a wonderful way to teach oneself things.
Is anyone at all interested?
[another line]
And chess. I am not a good player, but M. David left me a chess set and a book with strategy instructions. I would very much like to find someone to play with. Don't fear that I'm a formidable opponent. I am not, but I enjoy the game. It stretches the mind.
I should have known they would leave. I know she said she had a need to return home, but I can't help feeling that it is because of me. Rose left, and she supposedly loved me and the Doctor both. Why shouldn't these new friends leave as well? I am not compelling company anymore. I am so out of the habit of conversation that I am tongue-tied at best at commonplaces. Perhaps what they left me can help. I will not give up. Monsieur Snape was right the other day. There is failing and there is giving up. It would be terrible to fail but unthinkable to give up.
And I am more happy than I have a right to be that Rose's Doctor has left without a word.
[To Rube, not private]
Monsieur, do you have any objections to my playing chess with your inmate?